French I syllabus review

Syllabus review

While reading through this slideshow, follow along on your class syllabus to understand what you can expect in French class this year. Use your syllabus to answer the questions, as well.

Read through the Course Goals on page 1 of your syllabus. There is much more to language study than just speaking a language. Communication is only one part of what you will be learning about this year!

​The 5 C's of language learning

Multiple Select

Which mode or modes of communication will we be learning and practicing in class? (Choose all that apply)

• listening

• speaking

• reading

• writing

Multiple Choice

Should you worry about being perfect when communicating in French?

• Yes, it's the only way to be understood!

• No. Just focusing on understanding and being understood is what's most important.

These are the topics you will be learning about in French class this year!

Three modes of communication

Interpretive Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Presentational Communication

There are three modes of communication that are listed at the top of page 2 of your syllabus. These will be the skills that you will focus on the most during the year. Read through the examples of the types of activities that you might do that use these modes of communication.

Multiple Choice

Which mode of communication do you think could be described as "understanding"?

• Interpretive Communication

• Interpersonal Communication

• Presentational Communication

Open Ended

What is one goal you can set for yourself for this year related to the Dansville Mustang Motto of "Learn, Lead, and Succeed"?

Grading...

Read through page 3 of your syllabus. This page gives you information about how you will be graded. For those who have been in French class before, much of this will be familiar to you. HOWEVER, there is something new this year!

Multiple Choice

Before you can move on and start the next part of each unit this year, you must complete and pass...

• an assessment

• a mastery check

• a speaking activity

• a grading rubric

Multiple Choice

Which grading category counts the most in your average?

• Interpretive Communication

• Interpersonal Communication

• Presentational Communication

Multiple Choice

By what date do you need to return your signed syllabus to Mrs. Gray?

• Monday

• September 13

• It doesn't need to be returned.

• I have no idea and didn't look in my syllabus to find the answer.

Instructions:

Write your name on the line next to "Student name" on page 5. Then, put your syllabus packet in a safe place in your backpack - a place where you know that it won't fall out or be forgotten about when you get home.

Don't forget to give your syllabus to a parent or guardian to sign and return by next Friday (September 13)!